At a Glance
Median Income
$144,516
$79,723 per capita
Home Value
$796,100
Zillow: $939,550
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rockville Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockville Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockville Centre a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockville Centre residents earn a median household income of $144,516 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,723. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockville Centre is $796,100 , 182% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $939,550. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Rockville Centre reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in Rockville Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockville Centre has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population25,770
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density7,929/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,516
Per Capita$79,723
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$796,100
Rent$1,790
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$939,550
Housing Units10,464
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Rockville Centre was founded in 1893.
The median home in Rockville Centre was built in 1946.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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